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Can you hedge against a short squeeze with call options?
https://finance.zacks.com/high-short-interest-ratio-potential-sizable-short-squeeze-3371.html claims you can hedge against being squeezed out of your short position by buying call options with a ...
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Gamma squeeze - mathematical explanation
I am trying to understand from a mathematical and financial point of view the mechanism behind the so-called gamma squeeze. Is there a good source to read about this/ My questions are:
what are the ...
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How to hedge a short VIX position with SPY
Assuming it's Nov 15th, and the SPY is trading at 217.2. Suppose I sell 11 contracts with Dec. 21 maturity. How many shares of SPY do I buy to hedge my VIX futures position?
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How did bans on short-selling affect the derivatives markets?
Due to the ongoing turmoil in the financial markets a short-selling ban is being considered (again, one has to say, but this time in Europe): http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/12/business/global/europe-...
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